Discover playlists, mixes, and albums in the spirit of the classic mixtape, celebrating South African music alongside global sounds, across most major platforms.
Category Archives: Spotlight
Rock Legends: Artists
Discover South African rock legends through galleries, artist searches, and archive exploration, highlighting top pop and rock figures from various decades.
Top South African Songs
This collection presents influential South African songs through curated opinion pieces, documenting their impact on the cultural and musical landscape while serving as a reflection on the sounds that inspire generations.
Vagabond’s World
Vagabond’s World, created by Brian Currin in 1997, is a comprehensive resource dedicated to obscure rock music trivia, covering artists, set lists, and South African rock legends.
Classic Albums: Compilations
This list showcases various South African compilation albums, linked with external resources, highlighting significant pressings and artists, regardless of the number of South African contributors included.
The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4 (Proposed)
The proposed compilation “The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4,” curated by Brian Currin, features a diverse selection of South African pop tracks across two discs, enhancing the series.
Inspirations
Playlists tracing the roots and influences behind South Africa’s musical legends. Originals, hits, echoes, and energy. Not always exact sparks, but connected rhythms and moods that continue to inspire across time and generations.
South African Top Ten Rock Albums of the 1970s
The South African Top Ten Rock Albums of the 1970s showcases unique genres, including ethnic rock and astrological rock, highlighting artists like Hawk, Rabbitt, and Freedoms Children for their influential sounds.
1970: A Landmark Year for Rock Music
In 1970, South African rock flourished alongside global hits, with six significant albums emerging, showcasing diverse styles and establishing a unique local legacy in a transformative year for the genre.
South African Disco Rock
In the late 1970s, South Africa fused disco with hard rock, producing unique remakes of classic songs. Notable artists included Zane Cronjé, Hot R.S., and Trevor Rabin, creating a captivating genre blend.